There will be no side effects.

Benefits of eating lotus root slices regularly:

1. Lower blood sugar and fat and benefit the intestines.

Lotus root is rich in dietary fiber but not high in calories, so it can control weight, help lower blood sugar and cholesterol levels, promote intestinal peristalsis, and prevent constipation and hemorrhoids.

Fresh lotus root and ginger juice can also treat intestinal inflammation.

2. Anti-aging, anti-cancer and vitamin C supplement.

The sugar content of lotus root is not very high, but it contains high vitamin C, which is very beneficial to patients with liver disease, constipation, diabetes, etc.

Lotus root is also rich in polyphenols, which can improve immunity, slow down the aging process, and prevent cancer.

3. Pain relief, reduce stress and protect the heart.

Lotus root is rich in B vitamins (especially vitamin B6). Supplementing B vitamins can help reduce irritability, relieve headaches and reduce stress, thereby improving mood and reducing the risk of heart disease. [8]

4. Enrich blood, nourish the mind and aid digestion.

Fresh lotus root is rich in trace elements such as copper, iron, potassium, zinc, magnesium and manganese.

Among the tuber foods, lotus root contains higher iron content, so people with iron deficiency anemia are most suitable to eat lotus root.

A variety of trace elements in lotus root are beneficial to the production of red blood cells and keep muscles and nerves functioning normally.

In addition, these nutrients also help secrete digestive enzymes and improve digestion.

5. Stabilize heart rate and lower blood pressure. The ratio of sodium to potassium in lotus root is 1:5. Less sodium and more potassium is beneficial to regulating blood pressure and heart rate, and is beneficial to heart and general health.

6. Supplement vitamin K to prevent bleeding.

Lotus root is rich in vitamin K and has hemostatic effect.

Squeezing fresh lotus root juice and drinking it can help prevent bleeding.

7. It can eliminate phlegm, relieve cough and prevent asthma.

Fresh lotus root juice can also be used to treat respiratory diseases such as coughs, asthma and pneumonia. Hot lotus root tea has antitussive and expectorant effects.